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Tom Brady threw for 317 yards and two touchdowns as the New England Patriots took control in the fourth quarter to beat the Chargers 23-14 Sunday night in San Diego. The Patriots have lost eight of their past nine games. Julian Edelman had eight catches for 141 yards, including a career-long 69-yard TD, and tight end Rob Gronkowski had eight receptions for 87 yards and a score as the Patriots (10-3) rebounded from last week's loss at Green Bay. Stephen Gostkowski kicked three field goals and Brady shook off a dismal third quarter to finish 28-for-44 with an interception as New England remained in control of the top seed in the AFC. Philip...

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